[kfroms]

Oct 8, 2024 12:02:20 GMT 1 Lroy said:

Oct 8, 2024 10:41:43 GMT 1 kfroms said:

Went to a few previews at Sotheby’s and Christie’s this week and was reminded how wonderful some of the auction catalogues can be.
I kept a few over the years - they are a not only a good source to learn about art and artists , there are also a nice reminder what a massive elitist bubble the art market is.

Anyway, here one of my favourites.
Post war and Contemporary Evening Sale
Christie’s New York, November 2012

A heavy thing, 380 pages long and filled with 60+ lots of the most amazing art.
This is catalogue version with the Warhol 3D cover of the main lot “Statue of Liberty”

How do you do to get some ? You are going there or you are ordering them on their site. As you said, they ts wonderful! 

A mix - I have previously worked for a NY based company and went there several times a year and it luckily always collided with auctions season so I went to the previews. 
Otherwise the most amazing book store ever - Strand Books - has a massive amount of these on sale ( from the 60’s / 70’s up to recent stuff )
And as always: ebay is your friend. 
The main auction ones ( May and November) in 2011 and 2012 are particularly great. Here two more:
Sotheby’s November 2012 and Christie’s May 2012

[Acme Thunderer]

Sept 8, 2024 15:11:08 GMT 1 Acme Thunderer said:

New book available to pre-order that features 10foot and other graff writers.

Monumental Graffiti: Tracing Public Art and Resistance in the City

www.amazon.co.uk/Monumental-Graffiti-Tracing-Public-Resistance/dp/0262049228/

More from the author (Rafael Schacter) - www.instagram.com/approvedbypablo/

Got my copy. Only started reading yesterday and glad I bought it. It’s more of a written insight than just photos, so good for those who want a good read.

[Onket]

I ordered mine from my local Waterstones and they are now saying it's 'unavailable from publisher' or similar. Might give them another week. I know Waterstones aren't exactly a small family business, but it's a shame if giants like Amazon are shutting out other options.

[Devizes /\_/\]

Oct 13, 2024 10:06:32 GMT 1 Onket said:

I ordered mine from my local Waterstones and they are now saying it's 'unavailable from publisher' or similar. Might give them another week. I know Waterstones aren't exactly a small family business, but it's a shame if giants like Amazon are shutting out other options.

Available on Amazon UK sold via Amazon US with free shipping, 25% off too!

[Onket]

Yeah, I understand why people use them, but I just think they're tax avoiding shysters who treat their employees like shit, so I try to avoid using them if I can.

[Devizes /\_/\]

Fair enough

[┏( ͡❛ ͜ʖ ͡❛)┛ EnS]

Chuck Sperry Color X Color Signed book is back available!

shop.famsf.org/collections/books/products/color-x-color-the-sperry-poster-archive?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR35hdQxoYqsBaug1rZHNwyx-cTjPHL21wIUCLfIn_PnGvThJ5DhEm586DQ_aem_vKi15HEqFyMVvSfR94QJyg

[John The Badgers]

Sept 8, 2024 9:50:13 GMT 1 SFBM said:

Has been mentioned here before but this is a very entertaining and well written read.

www.heywoodhill.com/shop/all-that-glitters-a-story-of-friendship-fraud-and-fine-art

Quick post, but really appreciate this recommendation SFBM, a cracking read, one of the best books I have read for some time - nice one.

[Acme Thunderer]

Picked up my signed/tagged copy of this zine from graffiti artist Time.

Only 40 copies were available at this event at Bankrupt in Shoreditch. The last 30 copies will be available at another event in Paris soon.

[Onket]

Free drinks, eh.

[kfroms]

A bit of book porn Friday.

Went to Abu Dhabi for work a few years back and sneaked in a visit to this amazing exhibition:

R S T W from the private collection of Larry Gagosian
Pretty impressive selection from Rauschenberg, Ruscha, Serra, Twombly, Warhol and Wool.





Went to Hatchards today - there is quite a selection of signed Michael Craig-Martin books, guess around 9 or 10 different ones. If signed books are your thing you can knock yourself out.



There were also a few signed copies of the great “All that glitters” by Orlando Whitfield left. The book was mentioned here a few times and is really worth reading.

Happy weekend everyone.

[Onket]

Oct 13, 2024 10:06:32 GMT 1 Onket said:

I ordered mine from my local Waterstones and they are now saying it's 'unavailable from publisher' or similar. Might give them another week. I know Waterstones aren't exactly a small family business, but it's a shame if giants like Amazon are shutting out other options.

Waterstones came through. I picked it up today. For a book about paintings, its very word heavy. Looks great. 

[Lroy]

Oct 25, 2024 15:41:42 GMT 1 Onket said:

Oct 13, 2024 10:06:32 GMT 1 Onket said:

I ordered mine from my local Waterstones and they are now saying it's 'unavailable from publisher' or similar. Might give them another week. I know Waterstones aren't exactly a small family business, but it's a shame if giants like Amazon are shutting out other options.

Waterstones came through. I picked it up today. For a book about paintings, its very word heavy. Looks great. 

You speak about Monumental Graffiti ? How is it ? Great ? 

[sycamore]

scootersforpeace.com/products/insideout-zine

[John The Badgers]

Oct 25, 2024 13:00:51 GMT 1 kfroms said:

A bit of book porn Friday.

Went to Abu Dhabi for work a few years back and sneaked in a visit to this amazing exhibition:

R S T W from the private collection of Larry Gagosian
Pretty impressive selection from Rauschenberg, Ruscha, Serra, Twombly, Warhol and Wool.





Went to Hatchards today - there is quite a selection of signed Michael Craig-Martin books, guess around 9 or 10 different ones. If signed books are your thing you can knock yourself out.



There were also a few signed copies of the great “All that glitters” by Orlando Whitfield left. The book was mentioned here a few times and is really worth reading.

Happy weekend everyone.

Appreciate the post kfroms.

I was only looking for a signed edition of the Orlando Whitfield book the other day without much success.

Just tried the Hatchard's website, and cant see them on line? Would you have a link to them?

Failing that, if anyone visiting Hatchard's, and can pick one up for me, would be really appreciated. 

Will of course cover any costs etc. 

[kfroms]

They don’t have everything online, John.
Try via their official [e-mail] email, they are quite responsive. 

There were at least 3 or 4 left on Friday.
I am away most of next week and hence won’t be in town

[Lroy]

Not available yet overseas ( but I will come ) , a formidable anniversary book from La Foundation Cartier. One of the best museum for contemporary art, with Palais de Tokyo and .. Beaubourg (sometimes, ahah it’s an institution now ) .. + a lot of other museums .. ( videos for the inside of the book - you can order it too).


eshop.fondationcartier.com/produits/voir-venir-venir-voir-catalogue-des-40-ans-de-la-fondation-cartier

[kfroms]

Thank you Lroy! Always enjoyed visiting the FC.
I read they are moving to a pretty spectacular building which is more central.
Should be good!

[John The Badgers]

Oct 27, 2024 10:12:37 GMT 1 kfroms said:

They don’t have everything online, John.
Try via their official [e-mail] email, they are quite responsive. 

There were at least 3 or 4 left on Friday.
I am away most of next week and hence won’t be in town

Thank you kfroms, that's all sorted.

Really appreciate the initial post advising of the availability - nice one.

[Lroy]

Oct 27, 2024 14:17:42 GMT 1 kfroms said:

Thank you Lroy! Always enjoyed visiting the FC.
I read they are moving to a pretty spectacular building which is more central.
Should be good!

Yes near Le Louvre/Palais Royal.
I will regret the place and the park ( I lived close to it before )
The book is not expensive at all. They will ship overseas but not at the moment. Only for France. Maybe better to wait. And in all good bookstores too .
long times ago they were after Meudo. La Forêt in a gigantic park , with Moore statues everywhere. Yes it’s a very classy museum.
i heard that it will be Novel ( not sure ) that will build the new one.
tx

[Onket]

Bams & Lord - Streetlife 2
streetlifebook.bigcartel.com/product/street-life-2?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaa-NS1Igd8AMWo3_p0E9siZxss2cS-dkTLKrfBuBieYWeEEdM6W3FQpMGw_aem_NKHkcz005ZO87oV-1-9bsg

[John The Badgers]

Getting old not great as I think I may have posted this previously, but the lovely people at Booka have what looks like a lovely item by Colin Greenwood of that there Radiohead -

www.bookabookshop.co.uk/shop/how-to-disappear-a-portrait-of-radiohead-signed-slipcase-edition/

Now just need to remember where I put me slippers...

[PC Baby]

Looks a very nice book and quite hefty, too. I've not been a follower, so won't be buying it, but love all manner of books (music-related and all sorts, which have a tendency to over-spill my bookshelves). Tempted!

...John The Badgers have you looked in the airing cupboard?

[kfroms]

Love Radiohead but have to give this one a miss.
Nice book though.

Will ask my wife regarding the slippers, John. She always knows where mine are so I sure she also knows where yours are.

Happy weekend.

[kfroms]

Forgot something:

I have two spare tickets to attend a talk with Tracey Emin and Martin Gayford at White Cube Bermondsey
on Tuesday, November 5th at 6.30pm.

www.eventbrite.com/e/conversations-tracey-emin-and-martin-gayford-at-white-cube-bermondsey-tickets-1053203172039?aff=eemailordconf&ref=eemailordconf&utm_campaign=order_confirm&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eventbrite&utm_term=viewevent

Cant attend anymore so happy to pass on the tix, which are free.

DM please.

You are welcome.

[Lroy]

And one Kaws again ( he should open a bookstore ) …

As it’s written in the link , it’s a preorder for December/january ..

shop.legrandj.eu/products/the-way-i-see-it-selections-from-the-kaws-collection-pre-order?srsltid=AfmBOor2g-_bLHZOnklUzAHIklqMd-xw7uK9n3V27pG44pHUs6QVigmZ

[kfroms]

I usually like to see what artists are collecting, Kaws is an exception to this rule though. :-)

On this topic: This one is excellent - saw the exhibition in Basel earlier this year:

Jasper Johns - the Artist as Collector
amzn.eu/d/2QK7emx

kunstmuseumbasel.ch/en/exhibitions/2023/jasper-johns

[Lroy]

Nov 4, 2024 14:39:53 GMT 1 kfroms said:

I usually like to see what artists are collecting, Kaws is an exception to this rule though. :-)

On this topic: This one is excellent - saw the exhibition in Basel earlier this year:

Jasper Johns - the Artist as Collector
amzn.eu/d/2QK7emx

kunstmuseumbasel.ch/en/exhibitions/2023/jasper-johns

What an amazing collection!! 

[TAXED]

That KAWS book look great, he owns some great stuff, do you guys know if that book company does a big print run and will be availble through amazon to save on postage, if not i pre-order it, cheers.

[Cutkillavince]

Nov 4, 2024 14:20:53 GMT 1 Lroy said:

And one Kaws again ( he should open a bookstore ) …

As it’s written in the link , it’s a preorder for December/january ..

shop.legrandj.eu/products/the-way-i-see-it-selections-from-the-kaws-collection-pre-order?srsltid=AfmBOor2g-_bLHZOnklUzAHIklqMd-xw7uK9n3V27pG44pHUs6QVigmZ

The book is already available on the Drawing Center bookshop, I bought it, and received it today, nice book 👌

drawingcenter.org/bookstore/books/the-way-i-see-it-selections-from-the-kaws-collection